Comments on: I love K mart http://johnhealdsblog.com/2008/02/17/i-love-k-mart/ The official blog of Carnival Cruise Line's Sr. cruise director, John Heald Fri, 12 Mar 2010 19:52:46 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 By: Vickie Poulsen http://johnhealdsblog.com/2008/02/17/i-love-k-mart/#comment-30184 Vickie Poulsen Sun, 24 Feb 2008 16:47:09 +0000 http://johnheald.wordpress.com/?p=2237#comment-30184 Hi John; My husband Dennis and I were on the Freedom two weeks ago, (Feb 9-17) and had a wonderful time. Tried to catch up to you a couple times to say hello. What a wonderful surprise to find you as our CD again. Our first cruise on the Triumph a few years back you were with us and we had a great time. Your wit and charm WOW. Also we caught your travelog on Greece and Turkey while on board that week. As we spent our first year of marriage in Yalova, (across the Sea of Maramara) it sure brought back memories.. Thanks again for another memorable week. May God continue to Bless you and Heidi. Vickie Poulsen Hi John;
My husband Dennis and I were on the Freedom two weeks ago, (Feb 9-17) and had a wonderful time. Tried to catch up to you a couple times to say hello. What a wonderful surprise to find you as our CD again. Our first cruise on the Triumph a few years back you were with us and we had a great time. Your wit and charm WOW.
Also we caught your travelog on Greece and Turkey while on board that week. As we spent our first year of marriage in Yalova, (across the Sea of Maramara) it sure brought back memories.. Thanks again for another memorable week.
May God continue to Bless you and Heidi.
Vickie Poulsen

]]> By: dwa76 http://johnhealdsblog.com/2008/02/17/i-love-k-mart/#comment-29873 dwa76 Tue, 19 Feb 2008 19:55:26 +0000 http://johnheald.wordpress.com/?p=2237#comment-29873 Hi John/Heidi: Nice pictures today. The steward picture with your sock is a classic. I guess you didn't realize when you started the blog how friendly people would be with Heidi sharing info. Maybe going forward you should put "Confidential" or something like that. Typical of other cruise lines berating the other. Some things never change. Great hearing from you! David Hi John/Heidi:
Nice pictures today. The steward picture with your sock is a classic.
I guess you didn’t realize when you started the blog how friendly people would be with Heidi sharing info. Maybe going forward you should put “Confidential” or something like that.
Typical of other cruise lines berating the other. Some things never change.
Great hearing from you!
David

]]> By: Ashley Knebelsberger,CTC, DS http://johnhealdsblog.com/2008/02/17/i-love-k-mart/#comment-29865 Ashley Knebelsberger,CTC, DS Tue, 19 Feb 2008 19:12:15 +0000 http://johnheald.wordpress.com/?p=2237#comment-29865 Just discovered you when visiting ccl web-site.. It is so great to read a CD that shares his daily experiences with such a flair.. Continue success- Ashley Just discovered you when visiting ccl web-site..
It is so great to read a CD that shares his daily experiences with such a flair..
Continue success-
Ashley

]]> By: zydecocruiser http://johnhealdsblog.com/2008/02/17/i-love-k-mart/#comment-29816 zydecocruiser Tue, 19 Feb 2008 15:36:12 +0000 http://johnheald.wordpress.com/?p=2237#comment-29816 uh, make that Castro... uh, make that Castro…

]]> By: zydecocruiser http://johnhealdsblog.com/2008/02/17/i-love-k-mart/#comment-29815 zydecocruiser Tue, 19 Feb 2008 15:35:57 +0000 http://johnheald.wordpress.com/?p=2237#comment-29815 Hi John, One of my posts seems to still be wasting away in Moderation land, but I posts some pics of the "new" platinum gift. http://www.zydecocruiser.com/pride_08/ship/misc/IMG_1609.JPG http://www.zydecocruiser.com/pride_08/ship/misc/IMG_1611.JPG http://www.zydecocruiser.com/pride_08/ship/misc/IMG_1612.JPG Also, now that Castor has resigned, when will Carnival start sailing to Cuba? Hint! Hint! Hi John,

One of my posts seems to still be wasting away in Moderation land, but I posts some pics of the “new” platinum gift.
http://www.zydecocruiser.com/pride_08/ship/misc/IMG_1609.JPG
http://www.zydecocruiser.com/pride_08/ship/misc/IMG_1611.JPG
http://www.zydecocruiser.com/pride_08/ship/misc/IMG_1612.JPG

Also, now that Castor has resigned, when will Carnival start sailing to Cuba? Hint! Hint!

]]> By: "BIG" ED http://johnhealdsblog.com/2008/02/17/i-love-k-mart/#comment-29811 "BIG" ED Tue, 19 Feb 2008 15:19:12 +0000 http://johnheald.wordpress.com/?p=2237#comment-29811 Mal and Lex from Western Australia. Your right you can't order Formal wear on-line but if you read below there is a direct phone number to order them. On the Carnival web there is also a form to take to your local Tux shop to get your measurements before you call if your not sure of them. _______ Formal Wear Rentals cannot be ordered Online. Professional tailor measurements are required. Please call 1-800-522-7648 to place an order and keep your measurements handy. Orders are accepted up to and no later than one week prior to sailing date. Tuxedo prices vary according to port of embarkation. Vests are only available as an upgrade to a tuxedo rental. ______________ I hope this helps. BIG ED Mal and Lex from Western Australia.

Your right you can’t order Formal wear on-line but if you read below there is a direct phone number to order them. On the Carnival web there is also a form to take to your local Tux shop to get your measurements before you call if your not sure of them.
_______
Formal Wear Rentals cannot be ordered Online.
Professional tailor measurements are required.
Please call 1-800-522-7648 to place an order and keep your measurements handy.
Orders are accepted up to and no later than one week prior to sailing date.
Tuxedo prices vary according to port of embarkation. Vests are only available as an upgrade to a tuxedo rental.
______________

I hope this helps.

BIG ED

]]> By: tom & jane http://johnhealdsblog.com/2008/02/17/i-love-k-mart/#comment-29800 tom & jane Tue, 19 Feb 2008 14:35:34 +0000 http://johnheald.wordpress.com/?p=2237#comment-29800 I was looking at the web camera from the bridge this morning and it looked as if there was a bunch of dolphins or ??? Although we have been a lots of cruises, I don't believe I've ever seen dolphins playing in the wake of the ship. I was looking at the web camera from the bridge this morning and it looked as if there was a bunch of dolphins or ??? Although we have been a lots of cruises, I don’t believe I’ve ever seen dolphins playing in the wake of the ship.

]]> By: John H http://johnhealdsblog.com/2008/02/17/i-love-k-mart/#comment-29799 John H Tue, 19 Feb 2008 10:57:26 +0000 http://johnheald.wordpress.com/?p=2237#comment-29799 John - Maybe you could start a new game called 'Are You Smarter Than an RCCL Cruise Director'. John -

Maybe you could start a new game called ‘Are You
Smarter Than an RCCL Cruise Director’.

]]> By: Mal and Lex from Western Australia http://johnhealdsblog.com/2008/02/17/i-love-k-mart/#comment-29797 Mal and Lex from Western Australia Tue, 19 Feb 2008 04:31:50 +0000 http://johnheald.wordpress.com/?p=2237#comment-29797 How do, John. Just jumping in to say still thoroughly enjoying the site every day, and to ask what's probably a silly question - with only 28 Saturdays to go (sounds better that way!) 'till we sail from Dover aboard the Splendour we're getting all our pre-cruise planning done now. My question concerns tuxedo hire onboard - I'd like to hire a tux for the four formal nights (we're doing a back-to-back) but Carnival's website says that formal wear cannot be ordered online. Is there any way I can organise this prior to the trip, or should I bring one from home, and can I arrange rental for the full 24 days. Cheers, and see you in 14 paydays, Mal How do, John. Just jumping in to say still thoroughly enjoying the site every day, and to ask what’s probably a silly question – with only 28 Saturdays to go (sounds better that way!) ’till we sail from Dover aboard the Splendour we’re getting all our pre-cruise planning done now. My question concerns tuxedo hire onboard – I’d like to hire a tux for the four formal nights (we’re doing a back-to-back) but Carnival’s website says that formal wear cannot be ordered online. Is there any way I can organise this prior to the trip, or should I bring one from home, and can I arrange rental for the full 24 days.

Cheers, and see you in 14 paydays,
Mal

]]> By: James Emm http://johnhealdsblog.com/2008/02/17/i-love-k-mart/#comment-29796 James Emm Tue, 19 Feb 2008 04:31:47 +0000 http://johnheald.wordpress.com/?p=2237#comment-29796 Hi John just had a quick question after seeing one of the pictures I was wondering if all carnival ships have a brig and if carnival has ever had to lock anyone in the brig?? Anyway look forward to reading the answer and welcome back home to the freedom. Hi John
just had a quick question after seeing one of the pictures I was wondering if all carnival ships have a brig and if carnival has ever had to lock anyone in the brig?? Anyway look forward to reading the answer and welcome back home to the freedom.

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